US Bridges

Zuefle Drive over Zuefle Drive (pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 00.85 Mi. E of SR73 · Structure no. 7334966

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zuefle Drive over Zuefle Drive (pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zuefle Drive over Zuefle Drive (pond Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesZuefle Drive
CrossesZuefle Drive (pond Creek
Location00.85 Mi. E of SR73
RouteCounty Highway 397
StateOhio
Coordinates38.80945, -83.03766
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2015)
Projected traffic62 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zuefle Drive over Zuefle Drive (pond Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Zuefle Drive over Zuefle Drive (pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Zuefle Drive over Zuefle Drive (pond Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Zuefle Drive over Zuefle Drive (pond Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Zuefle Drive over Zuefle Drive (pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.